2014 Infiniti QX60 Lighting Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side low beam headlight started to dim and then became inoperable. The contact then stated that on another day, the front driver’s side low beam headlight became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and the contact was currently at the dealer The failure mileage was 101,966.

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she noticed that the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced due to moisture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Consumer contacted the National Manufacturer Dealership Client Affairs on 04-01-2022 and was told nothing could be done with repairs because of wear and tear.

Arrived home, turned off engine while walking away from the car noticed the right front head light was off. after trying a few times to assess the problem, on 1/17/2022 took the car to the service department at South Motor Infiniti dealer (where car is always taken for maintenance). A few hours later, after they did a diagnostic report ($217.00) the Service Rep called us to get authorization to repair, the "BALLAST is fried must replace headlight", (cost $2,541.00 + tax) and recommended to repair the left front head light because it was very likely to fail also, another $2,541.00, we declined to do the work, simply cannot understand how can a light bulb may cost so much, is this logical? or maybe the original part was defective to begin with? Today I called Infiniti Consumer Affairs and they suggested to file a complain with your department, nothing they can do. My car was purchased brand new, Sept 2014, always properly maintained by the dealer, no accidents and driven less than 54,000 miles. I will appreciate if you can help me, any suggestions? Thank you very much,

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLAMP ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER INTO THE ENCLOSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER INFINITI OF LYNNWOOD (17305 HWY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037, (425) 409-6274) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,800. *LN*JB Consumer stated there is no water on driver's side but water is getting inside passenger side.

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT: EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS MOISTURE GETS BUILT UP INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND THE LIGHTS QUITS WORKING.

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2015. A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED TO GIVE ME INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT LIGHTS (BUT NOT THE HEADLIGHT). A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I FIRST NOTICE THE PROBLEM, I HAD THE CHANCE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. WHEN THEY TESTED THE VEHICLE THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I DROVE HOME PUZZLED BECAUSE WHEN I DROVE TO THE DEALER THAT MORNING THE ONE OF THE LIGHTS OF OFF. SO I TESTED THE LIGHTS AS SOON AS I GOT HOME AND THE LIGHT DIDN'T GO ON. I IMMEDIATELY CALL THE REP THAT HELP ME AT THE DEALER AND LEFT A MESSAGE. SINCE IT WAS CLOSE TO 5:30 PM I FIGURED THE REP WOULD BE CALLING ME NEXT DAY IN THE AM. NO ONE DID AND I FORGOT ABOUT THE PROBLEM DO TO WORK. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS UNTIL THE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. BY NOW THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTEE BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT AFFECTING MY DRIVING OR IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. HOWEVER, JUST LAST WEEK, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE ARE NOT WORKING EXCEPT FOR THE FOG LIGHT. WHEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC, THE TEST REVEALED THAT THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS PER HIS DEALER CONTACT COST $1600. IT IS THE BALESTER. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER REP THEY HAVE HAD LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THOSE; HOWEVER, IF THAT IS THE CASE I NEVER RECEIVE ANY COMMUNICATION FROM INFINITI EVEN AFTER ME BRINGING MY VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS. THE COST OF REPAIR WITH LABOR NOW IS GOING TO BE OVER $2000 WHEN IT COULD HAVE BEEN FIXED WHILE ON WARRANTY.